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Test Code LAB1234546 Albumin, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Mayo's test code: ALBSF


Ordering Guidance


The SFIG / Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid, in conjunction with OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid is the recommended test for evaluation of multiple sclerosis.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.


Useful For

Assessment of blood-brain barrier permeability

Reporting Name

Albumin, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK

Reference Values

0.0-27.0 mg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82042

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ALBSF Albumin, CSF 1746-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
ALBSF Albumin, CSF 1746-7